gap year
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gap years
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间隔年, 空档年
a break from formal education or employment, usually lasting a year, to pursue personal interests, travel, or other experiences
A gap year is a period of time, usually taken after finishing high school and before starting university or college, during which a person takes a break from formal education. This year is often used for personal development, travel, work experience, volunteering, or pursuing other interests. The gap year allows individuals to gain new experiences, explore different cultures, and reflect on their future academic and career goals. Some people choose to take a gap year to gain skills, work on projects, or simply take time to recharge before starting their next academic journey.
- After graduating from high school, Sarah decided to take a gap year to travel around Europe before starting college.
高中毕业后，莎拉决定在上大学之前花间隔年去欧洲旅行。
- John took a gap year to work on a farm in Australia and gain hands-on experience in agriculture.
约翰休了一个间隔年，在澳大利亚的一个农场工作，获得农业方面的实践经验。
- The university encourages students to consider taking a gap year to explore different cultures and broaden their horizons before entering the workforce.
大学鼓励学生在进入职场之前考虑休一个间隔年，以探索不同的文化并拓宽视野。
- Maria spent her gap year volunteering at an orphanage in Africa, where she gained valuable life skills and made a positive impact on the community.
玛丽亚在非洲的一家孤儿院做志愿者度过了她的间隔年，在那里她获得了宝贵的生活技能并对社区产生了积极影响。
- Mark used his gap year to learn a new language and study abroad in Japan, immersing himself in the culture and language.
马克利用他的间隔年学习了一门新语言并在日本留学，沉浸在文化和语言中。